Kempinski Hotel Suzhou has welcomed its first guests. It is set amidst a large estate which encompasses the 27-hole Jinji Lake International Golf Course and a state guesthouse of five villas. The hotel is surrounded by the stunning scenery of Dushu and Jinji Lake and is located 270 km from Shanghai's Pudong International Airport and 120 km from Hongqiao Airport.
The hotel features 381 luxurious rooms and 77 spacious suites on 21 storeys, most of them overlooking either the lakes or the golf course. All rooms offer modern amenities and necessities for business travelers. Wireless LAN is available throughout the property. The meetings and banqueting facilities include the largest grand ballroom in Suzhou covering 1,850 sqm and catering for up to 1,600 guests, eight meeting rooms starting from 100 sqm in size and a state-of-the-art business centre.
Dining options include a large Chinese restaurant and an all-day dining restaurant with international cuisine.
The Health & Recreation Centre currently features a state-of-the-art gym, an exercise and aerobics room, a 50 m indoor swimming pool and indoor tennis and squash courts. The extensive spa facilities set to open towards the end of 2008 will include Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms. A wide range of therapeutic spa treatments will be offered.